T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-06-23 00:00 - 2026-06-25 23:59 (America/Chicago) | City of Lubbock (TX) Emergency Operations Center, 1515 East Ursuline, Lubbock, TX, 79403, United States
The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-06-23 00:00 - 2026-06-25 23:59 (America/New_York) | Calgary, Canada, Calgary, Canada
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.

MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
2026-06-23 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | South Bend, IN, South Bend, IN, United States
This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome is to develop individual and jurisdictional action plans to guide improved preparedness and emergency response.
Available Case Studies:

Hurricane Harvey: Chaos on the Gulf Coast
Mayhem at Mandalay Bay
The Camp Fire: Crisis in California

Crisis Communications for Higher Education Leaders
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-24 16:00 (America/New_York) | Northeastern Illinois University Student Union Conference Room, 5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
This fast-paced two-day course prepares university and campus public safety supervisors, PIOs, and communications staff to manage messaging during campus crises, including critical incidents, controversies, and high-profile events. Participants will build skills in real-time emergency messaging, social media, news releases, media relations, and managing misinformation through practical exercises and realistic campus scenarios. Guided by an experienced crisis communications instructor, the course provides proven strategies to communicate clearly and effectively when it matters most.

Social Media Academy
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | North Net Training Center, 2400 East Orangewood Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92806, United States
About The Course
Social media, when utilized effectively, can serve as a vital tool for public safety and government agencies to engage with their communities, recruit new employees, communicate during emergencies, and disseminate important updates. In this course, you will explore advanced techniques, tips, and resources to create polished, captivating, and professional content. By the end of the course, you’ll feel empowered and prepared to enhance your department’s social media initiatives and make a significant impact.
Topics Covered:
Creating engaging photos, videos, and graphics
Writing engaging captions
Developing an effective content strategy
Understanding branding essentials
Navigating legal and policy considerations
Strategies for boosting reach and engagement
Best practices for live streaming
Crafting and sharing news releases via social media
Building and managing social media teams
Utilizing insights and analytics for improvement
Optimizing platform features, settings, and best practices
Recommendations for apps and equipment
To download the course flyer click here.
Travel Information
Airport:
John Wayne Airport (SNA / KSNA)
Hotel:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim Orange
400 N. State College Boulevard
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 938-1111

Staying in Your Lane: Coordinating Municipal & Public Safety Communications During Crisis
2026-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Emergencies demand swift action. But, speed without coordination creates confusion, mixed messaging, and long-term damage to community trust. During critical incidents, municipalities and public safety agencies often find themselves communicating simultaneously without clearly defined roles, leading to operational overlap, contradictory messaging, and avoidable reputational harm.
This free, one-hour webinar explores practical frameworks for separating communication lanes, defining responsibilities, and ensuring the right information reaches the right audiences at the right time.
What You’ll Learn
– Participants will gain actionable strategies to improve coordination between municipal leadership and public safety communicators while maintaining operational integrity, transparency, and public confidence during crises. Key takeaways include:
– The most common communication failures that occur during emergencies and how to avoid them
– How to clearly define the roles of municipal communications teams versus public safety communicators during critical incidents
– Practical audience segmentation strategies to ensure messages are tailored appropriately across stakeholders, media, residents, and elected officials
– How to reduce confusion, duplication, and contradictory messaging during fast-moving events
– Best practices for establishing coordinated workflows between city leadership, emergency management, and law enforcement communications teams
– Strategies for protecting long-term community trust and institutional credibility during high-pressure incidents

Yankee Chapter PRSA and Maine PR Council Summer Social
2026-06-23 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | One Hundred Club, 100 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Join Us for a Summer Social in Portsmouth
The Maine PR Council and the Yankee Chapter of PRSA are sponsoring an evening at the One Hundred Club, Portsmouth’s premiere event space with breathtaking views of historic downtown Portsmouth. MPRC President Rebecca Emery, APR, of Seacoast AI will be our host.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: One Hundred Club, 100 Market St. Portsmouth, NH
Cost: $25 for MPRC and PRSA Members; $35 for Non-Members
Each ticket includes appetizers and two drink tickets for beer/wine.
NOTE: This event is available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be closed after the sale of 40 tickets. Register today! Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy an evening of great conversation, food, drinks, and views!

AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
2026-06-24 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Vidor, TX, Vidor, TX, United States
Adapted from FEMAÕs IG-290 curriculum, this 8-hour course provides rural first responders with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Examines roles of the media and the rural first responder/public information officer. Participants learn how to give print/electronic media interviews, write news releases, provide information at the scene, and how they fit into the joint information system.Ê

PRSA Public Affairs & Government Summit
2026-06-24 00:00 - 2026-06-26 23:59 (America/New_York) | Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter, 10 East Rivercenter Boulevard, Covington, KY, 41011, United States
The Public Affairs and Government Summit will feature three days of professional development, idea interaction, and networking among those whose talents are in high demand at the nexus of public policy, community safety and protection, crisis communications, and environmental concerns. The Summit will address the multi-disciplinary interests of public affairs professionals and provide access to valuable resources for communicators who hold public affairs roles in the private, nonprofit, and NGO sectors, as well as communicators with key roles in local, state, and national governing bodies and the military. Topics may include government relations, JIC/NIMS, crisis communications, strategic planning, conflict resolution, community relations, “train the trainer” for media relations, artificial intelligence, public education and engagement, social media, podcasting, and more.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-06-24 00:00 - 2026-06-26 23:59 (America/New_York) | Oklahoma City, OK, Oklahoma City, OK, United States

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-06-24 00:00 - 2026-06-26 23:59 (America/New_York) | Dodgeville, WI, Dodgeville, WI, United States

NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer
2026-06-24 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Alabama Fire College, 2501 Phoenix Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405, United States
This course is based on NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, Chapter 12, Public Information Officer, 2024 Edition. This course is designed for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to conduct media interviews, prepare news releases, and media advisories.

Cost: $220 In-State / $400 Out-Of-State
Prerequisites: 18 years of age; High school diploma/GED
Required Resources:

Public Information Officer, Second Edition
Certification Course Syllabus
Practical Exam Materials
Laptop that can produce Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF documents

3CMA Webinar: Part One: AI Demystified: What You Don't Know (But Should) About the Tools You're Already Using
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/3cma-webinar-part-one-ai-demystified-what-you-dont-know-but-should-about-the-tools-youre-already-using/
AI is everywhere, but most of us are using it on instinct and learning as we go. In this practical, example-driven webinar, Rebecca Emery of Seacoast AI will give local government communications professionals a clear-eyed look at how AI actually works under the hood, as well as the “why” behind AI.
You’ll learn a repeatable framework for crafting prompts that consistently produce strong results, a collection of prompt examples tailored to the kinds of tasks you handle every day, and a better understanding of the privacy and security habits that protect you and your organization. Whether you’re brand new to AI or have been working with it for a while, this session will fill in the gaps and give you the confidence to use these tools more effectively.

KAGC Ice Cream Social
2026-06-25 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Hoggy’s Ice Cream – Frankfort, KY, 301 W. Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
You scream, I scream, we all scream….for the KAGC Social Hour!

Our next one will be a cool one. Join us to network and hang out with your government communicator peers, or to learn more about KAGC and what we do. Open to anyone!

AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
2026-06-29 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Langley, WA, Langley, WA, United States

LEMIT Public Information Officer
2026-06-29 00:00 - 2026-07-01 23:59 (America/New_York) | LEMIT Criminal Justice Center, 1600 Bobby K. Marks Blvd., Huntsville, TX, 77341, United States
The Public Information Officer (PIO) course is designed for public safety personnel responsible for managing, disseminating, and overseeing information on behalf of their departments or organizations. Open to potential, newly assigned, and experienced PIOs—as well as administrative executives involved in public communication—the program equips participants with the essential skills and “tools of the trade” needed to handle both routine operations and community crises effectively. Through interactive, hands-on exercises, participants learn to write media releases, conduct interviews and on-camera briefings, and engage with social media and other communication platforms. The course emphasizes situational awareness, public relations strategies, and evaluation of public information campaigns, preparing attendees to serve as confident, credible, and effective voices for their agencies in any circumstance. (****Course mandated to meet requirements of SB33; the Uvalde Strong Act.)

FEMA Executive Public Information Officer FY27 Application Due
2026-06-30 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | National Disaster & Emergency Management University, 16825 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727, United States
The Executive Public Information Officer Program (EPIOP) is the final component of the public information training series. This program consists of a three (3) course series that prepares public information officers for executive-level leadership, strategic decision-making, and trusted advisor roles.
The program focuses on the most critical competencies for public information leaders. EPIOP participants work within a collaborative environment on projects and establish a network of peers.
EPIOP participants will contribute to the body of knowledge for public information.

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2026-07-06 00:00 - 2026-07-10 23:59 (America/New_York) | Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Coatesville, PA, United States
The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public Information Officers (PIOs). This class provides proven strategies and best-practices for media relations, crisis communications and social media. Students will learn to prepare and deliver messages. The session features numerous desktop and on-camera exercises. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet to class.

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2026-07-06 00:00 - 2026-07-10 23:59 (America/New_York) | San Antonio, TX, San Antonio, TX, United States

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2026-07-07 00:00 - 2026-07-08 23:59 (America/New_York) | Durham, NC, Durham, NC, United States
This course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident, it is of critical importance that community leaders, incident managers, and Public Information Officers (PIO) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on the role of public information in all-hazards incident management; the information needs of the press and public in a crisis; and strategies for planning, conducting, and managing the public information effort during a crisis event.

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2026-07-07 00:00 - 2026-07-08 23:59, 2026-07-09 00:00 - 2026-07-10 23:59 (America/New_York) | College Station, TX, College Station, TX, United States

K0105 Public Information Basics
2026-07-07 00:00 - 2026-07-09 23:59 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basic-5/

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-07-07 00:00 - 2026-07-09 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Lumbertson ISD Center for Performing Arts, 100 S. LHS Drive, Lumberton, TX, 77657, United States

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-07-07 00:00 - 2026-07-09 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Abilene, TX, Abilene, TX, United States

PRCA Crisis Comms Conference 2026: What’s Truth Got to Do With it?
2026-07-07 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
When facts are contested, trust becomes your most valuable – and most fragile – asset.
The PRCA Crisis Comms Conference, sponsored by Polpeo, returns for 2026 with a focus on navigating crises in a post-truth landscape.
From deepfakes and ransomware to bot-driven disinformation campaigns and social media pile-ons, the threats facing communicators have never been more complex – or more unpredictable. Crises now break on social media before journalists are briefed. Misinformation spreads faster than corrections. And in a world where audiences consume news without questioning its source, the rules of crisis response are being rewritten in real time.
This virtual half-day conference will bring together communications professionals and industry experts to explore what it really means to communicate with credibility when no one agrees on the facts.
Whether you’re managing cyber threats, coordinated attacks, or simply trying to build an organisation that people trust, this conference will provide the tools, case studies, and expert perspectives to help you lead with confidence when it matters most.
The conference will also feature an interactive crisis simulation, giving attendees the opportunity to put their skills to the test in a live, high-pressure scenario.

PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
2026-07-08 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX, 78759, United States
This eight-hour performance-level course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills using social media tools to engage individuals and volunteer organizations for assistance during an emergency. Participants will learn about social media engagement techniques, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication, and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST).
Imported Details
Registration: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/?course=31&state=&training_method=&start= | Location: Springfield, IL

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-07-08 00:00 - 2026-07-10 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Austin, TX, Austin, TX, United States

Legal Group: Communications in an age of conflict and controversy
2026-07-08 08:30 - 09:30 (Europe/London) | London, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom
A PRCA breakfast panel | Wednesday 8 July | Kingsley Napley, London | 08:30
Communications professionals are increasingly expected to advise on issues that are complex, divisive and fast-moving, from geopolitical conflict and social crises to situations where there is no clear consensus and no easy answer.
For in-house teams and law firm communicators, the stakes are high. Stakeholders, employees and clients expect leadership and clarity, yet the reputational risks of responding or of staying silent can be equally significant. These are the situations where experience, judgement and a clear framework matter most.
This breakfast panel, hosted by the PRCA, Kingsley Napley and Byfield Consultancy, brings together senior communications leaders to share insight and practical guidance on advising organisations through their most challenging communications decisions. Discussion will cover how firms and in-house teams are approaching geopolitical and social issues, how to build the internal frameworks to respond with confidence, and how to weigh the risks of engagement against the risks of silence.
The panel will also explore the media perspective, how editors and journalists cover contested and sensitive topics, what they look for from organisations navigating difficult issues, and how communications teams can engage with the press effectively in high-stakes situations.
Speakers
Maria Ward-Brennan, Professional Services Editor, City AM
Dina Hudson, Lead Consultant (Disputes and Investigations) Byfield Consultancy
Chris Johnson, Director of Communications, HFW
Chair:
Leor Franks, Chief Commercial Officer, Kingsley Napley

PRCA Summer Social 2026
2026-07-08 18:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Apex Temple Court Hotel, 1-2, Serjeant's Inn, Temple, London, EC4Y 1AG, United Kingdom
Join us for our annual PRCA summer social!
This year, we’re once again hosting a special Summer BBQ set in the beautiful courtyard of the Apex Temple Court Hotel.
As the sun sets over London, enjoy an evening with fellow PR professionals for networking, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and summer entertainment in this stunning venue.
